Podcast appearances and mentions of Helen Razer

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind walk down memory lane, as we reveal the funny and fantastic tales from Mikey Robins's rich career in television, radio, and comedy. A legendary figure in Australian entertainment, Mikey traces his roots from an aspiring drama student to an established podcaster and author, all while keeping the conversation lively and the anecdotes flowing. Hear how his love of history has shaped his current work, from penning books to teaming up with an Oxford historian for his podcast.This episode is a treasure trove of laughter, chaos, and insightful commentary on the evolution of broadcasting technology. From his unconventional start as a midnight DJ to breaking rules and boundaries at Triple J with Helen Razer, Mikey's journey is anything but ordinary. Tune in for his wild stories about late night callers, unanticipated pairings, and memorable stints at the Australian Radio School and 'Only Murdered in the Building,' a new show on the Disney Channel.But wait, there's more! Mikey also takes us through his exciting escapades on commercial radio, his unforgettable win as Australia's Brainiest Comedian, and his hilarious documentary shoot in Las Vegas. We also delve into the story behind his latest book and a peculiar tale of being worshipped as a god on a remote island in Polynesia. Plus, find out how Mikey navigated the unique challenges of the pandemic in his own witty and candid way. So buckle up for this entertaining and enlightening conversation - you won't want to miss it!Support the show

Bevo catches up with former Triple M Sydney colleage, Mikey Robins from Good News Week fame and Triple J breakfast with Helen Razer.

Has compassion been taken from us by contemporary life? Every day we are being fuelled by violence and trauma from news and media outlets from across the world. The sense of desperation we feel which may be followed by psychical burnout and psychological depletion is real. The diagnosis? Helen Razer blames compassion fatigue and discusses ways to avoid its onset. Helen Razer is a writer, broadcaster and commentator who is now chiefly engaged in the work of writing on social and cultural matters. She works with Crikey, The Saturday Paper and a range of publications who permit her to say terrible things. Her fifth book, A Short History of Stupid, remains a best-seller and was recently shortlisted for the NSW State Library's inaugural Russell Prize.

Helen Razer leads a discussion about why we should stand in support of Julian Assange at Marxism 2019Marcus Harrington comes in to talk about the problem of waste and chemical fires in the Northern and Western suburbs of MelbourneThis is the week that wasBen Hellier's talk from Marxism 2019 on 10 years after the war in Sri Lanka.

We speak to longtime commentator, author and activist Helen Razer on the #SerenaWilliams cartoon, racism in Australia, the #metoo campaign and the changing nature of political discourse. Helen is a regular contributor to publications such as New Matilda and The Age and is the author of four books. Her latest is titled Total Propaganda: Basic Marxist Brainwashing for the Angry and the Young.

“You can and you must fix your own racism, transphobia, et cetera. You must not suppose that this individually noble act will be magically upscaled. It does not all start with you. It’s not all connected in the easy way some might suppose. To believe that your personal purity and great compassion serves anyone so well as you is mystification.” First, a confession: I’ve enjoyed all of Helen Razer’s books and still have copies of “Three Beers and a Chinese Meal”, “Gas Smells Awful” and her other recent book, “The Helen 100”. I also started reading the Big Issue after discovering her column in the pages, and continued getting copies even after she left the publication, because she said people should keep buying it. Since today marks 100 years since the communist revolution in Russia, it’s as good enough time as any to recommend her new book, Total Propaganda. This is one of the few books that I’ve found that starts with a straightforward and sensible-sounding take on ‘why Hilary isn’t the president of the United States’ and pretty much proceeds to knock down preconceptions about Marxist thought and why ‘what young people call “woke” is what we old Marxists call “class conscious”’. Naturally, any skeptic of Marxism is going to point out the historical development since the revolution in Russia and some disastrous and tragic events since that time in political history. But there’s definitely something to be said for a good hard kick in head about how capitalism contributes to the socio-political situations we currently face, and how dominant power structures should be questioned and why. Especially if it’s the power that you cannot easily identify. The reminder to unite remains.

Getting Wilosophical with Helen Razer

Benjamin and Simon are joined by writer and commentator Helen Razer to discuss whether there's any 'left' left in queer communities, the successes and failures of identity politics, and to ask if there's even any point to queer political movements in the face of capitalism.An extract from Total Propaganda: Basic Marxist Brainwashing for the Angry and the Young, by Helen Razer: https://dailyreview.com.au/otal-propaganda-basic-marxist-brainwashing-angry-young/63964/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen Razer impales herself on the white picket fence of diminished queer ambition. Helen is an opinion and arts writer perhaps best known for her years spent hosting breakfast on triple j, quite possibly the first female breakfast announcer on Australian FM radio and certainly the crankiest. Helen has published a bunch of books and writes a bunch o’ publications about politics, the arts and pop culture. Queerstories is an LGBTQIA+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. For Queerstories event dates, visit www.maevemarsden.com, and follow Queerstories on Facebook. The new Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be pre-ordered on Booktopia. To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter And for gay stuff, insomnia rant and photos of my dog Frank follow me - Maeve Marsden - on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

For much of the 1990s, Helen Razer could be heard blabbing on the ABC's youth network, Triple J. While the national broadcaster still occasionally permits her to talk in exchange for money, she is now chiefly engaged in the work of writing on social and cultural matters. She works with Crikey, The Saturday Paperand a range of publications who permit her to say terrible things. Her fifth book, A Short History of Stupid,remains a best-seller and was recently shortlisted for the NSW State Library's inaugural Russell Prize.

My chat with Helen Razer continues and by now she’s really in her groove.   Here we cover our obsession with gestures as opposed to real action, why we should tear down the catwalk, the evils of iPhones, the overuse of personal anecdotes, how “the world is just fucked” and much more. Listen to Part One here @helenrazer badhostess.com A Short History of Stupid by Helen Razer & Bernard Keane Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard My show Taxis & Rainbows & Hatred at the Perth Comedy Festival Tommy Dassalo’s Cutie Pie at the Sydney Comedy Festival  Cause of the Week: The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au), the Indigenous Marathon Project (imp.org.au)    

Helen Razer is a writer, a broadcaster and a gardener who doesn’t fuck around. Presenting alongside Mikey Robbins on breakfast and Judith Lucy on drive, she was a defining voice on triple j throughout the 1990s thanks to her wit, her vocabulary and her distaste for bullshit. Since her time on the radio, Helen has forged a reputation as a ruthless and incisive opinion writer, appearing in The Big Issue, The Saturday Paper, Crikey, The Guardian and elsewhere. She very kindly had me over to her place for lunch and to talk about her latest book on the quality of public debate and the spectre of “Stupid”. In this first part of our chat, we discuss comedy, the value and purpose of university learning, feminism, killing liberalism, capitalism, marriage equality and the “banality of good”. @HelenRazer badhostess.com A Short History of Stupid by Helen Razer & Bernard Keane Helen’s writing for Crikey Details for my show Taxis & Rainbows & Hatred at the Sydney & Perth Comedy Festivals  Cause of the Week: The ABC’s Appeal for the Nepalese Earthquake (abc.net.au/appeals)    

Thomas Caldwell gives his review of Dan Gilroy's new crime thriller "Nightcrawler" and the Breakfasters discuss the ensuing debate on the merit of actor Bill Paxton. Writer and broadcaster Helen Razer drops by to chat about her new book "A Short History of Stupid" which discusses the deteriorating quality of public debate. Festival Director of the "Other Film Festival" Rick Randall joins the Breakfasters ahead of the 6th edition of the festival. 

Jo Thornely and Helen Razer say things. These are some of those things.

Radio's Helen Razer and the written word's Ben Pobjie join the Thing Committee at the Hotel Windsor. The post TC 25: Helen Razer and Ben Pobjie appeared first on The Thing Committee.